US Bridges

FAP 22 over Branch

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S of Bob Malone RD · Structure no. 55SR0220005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,024
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 22 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 22 over Branch in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,464 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 22
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 MI S of Bob Malone RD
RouteState Highway 22
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.32791, -88.38656
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,024 (2021)
Projected traffic4,464 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 22 over Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 22 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 22 over Branch carry?

About 3,024 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 22 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 22 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.